Social Entrepreneurship

An Evidence-Based Approach to Creating Social Value

By Chao Guo, Wolfgang Bielefeld | Publisher: Wiley

About the book

Social entrepreneurship explained

Social entrepreneurship is a hot topic in public and non-profit management. Organizations everywhere are looking for innovative ways to respond to financial, social, and regulatory pressures. The next generation of transformative leaders will be risk takers who know how to face even the biggest challenges using market-driven strategies that get results. This book contains everything students and professionals need to know about the cutting-edge practice of social entrepreneurship.

In Social Entrepreneurship, you'll learn how to read markets and environments to identify opportunities for entrepreneurial activity. Then, the authors show to convert opportunities into successful ventures: one-time initiatives, ongoing programs and new, mission-driven organizations are all covered. Sector-specific strategies and recommendations guide readers directly to the techniques that will have the biggest impact.

  • Employs an evidence-based approach to help organizations achieve goals more efficiently
  • Offers advice on taking advantage of new technologies and untapped resources using the most current approaches
  • Written by renowned experts in the field of social entrepreneurship

Authors Guo and Bielefeld have been instrumental in advancing the study of social entrepreneurship, and they understand the trends and currents in the field. They bring readers up to date and ready them to begin implementing changes that really make a difference. In non-profits and government, leadership is already becoming synonymous with social entrepreneurship, and this book is its foundation.

Editions of Social Entrepreneurship

Paperback
ISBN 9781118356487
EBook
ISBN 9781118844137
EBook
ISBN 9781118844175

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Social entrepreneurship explained

Social entrepreneurship is a hot topic in public and non-profit management. Organizations everywhere are looking for innovative ways to respond to financial, social, and regulatory pressures. The next generation of transformative leaders will be risk takers who know how to face even the biggest challenges using market-driven strategies that get results. This book contains everything students and professionals need to know about the cutting-edge practice of social entrepreneurship.

In Social Entrepreneurship, you'll learn how to read markets and environments to identify opportunities for entrepreneurial activity. Then, the authors show to convert opportunities into successful ventures: one-time initiatives, ongoing programs and new, mission-driven organizations are all covered. Sector-specific strategies and recommendations guide readers directly to the techniques that will have the biggest impact.

  • Employs an evidence-based approach to help organizations achieve goals more efficiently
  • Offers advice on taking advantage of new technologies and untapped resources using the most current approaches
  • Written by renowned experts in the field of social entrepreneurship

Authors Guo and Bielefeld have been instrumental in advancing the study of social entrepreneurship, and they understand the trends and currents in the field. They bring readers up to date and ready them to begin implementing changes that really make a difference. In non-profits and government, leadership is already becoming synonymous with social entrepreneurship, and this book is its foundation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Social Entrepreneurship about?

Social entrepreneurship explained

Social entrepreneurship is a hot topic in public and non-profit management. Organizations everywhere are looking for innovative ways to respond to financial, social, and regulatory pressures. The next generation of transformative leaders will be risk takers who know how to face even the biggest challenges using market-driven strategies that get results. This book contains everything students and professionals need to know about the cutting-edge practice of social entrepreneurship.

In Social Entrepreneurship, you'll learn how to read markets and environments to identify opportunities for entrepreneurial activity. Then, the authors show to convert opportunities into successful ventures: one-time initiatives, ongoing programs and new, mission-driven organizations are all covered. Sector-specific strategies and recommendations guide readers directly to the techniques that will have the biggest impact.

  • Employs an evidence-based approach to help organizations achieve goals more efficiently
  • Offers advice on taking advantage of new technologies and untapped resources using the most current approaches
  • Written by renowned experts in the field of social entrepreneurship

Authors Guo and Bielefeld have been instrumental in advancing the study of social entrepreneurship, and they understand the trends and currents in the field. They bring readers up to date and ready them to begin implementing changes that really make a difference. In non-profits and government, leadership is already becoming synonymous with social entrepreneurship, and this book is its foundation.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Social Entrepreneurship?

Economics, Finance, Business and Management > Business and Management > Ownership and organization of enterprises > Non-profitmaking organizations

Where can I read a sample of Social Entrepreneurship?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781118356487

Is Social Entrepreneurship part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series Bryson Series in Public and Nonprofit Management

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Social Entrepreneurship?

Chao Guo, Wolfgang Bielefeld

Who is the Publisher of the book Social Entrepreneurship?

Wiley

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Social Entrepreneurship is available as paperback(ISBN 9781118356487) and ebook(ISBN 9781118844137) and ebook(ISBN 9781118844175)

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